Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin: Free Programmer Virgil Griffith!

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin: Free Programmer Virgil Griffith!

On December 1st, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH)trade and Bitcoin magazine, tweeted a link to a blog post that promotes a petition to free the programmer Virgil Griffith, who is accused of assisting North Korea bypass U.S.-imposed sanctions. In the tweet, Buterin states that he believes throwing Griffith under the bus would be wrong, and he further elaborates his reasoning for doing so. Buterin begins defending Griffith by stating that he…

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Crypto Battle: Ethereum’s Buterin vs. Professor Roubini in Seoul

Crypto Battle: Ethereum’s Buterin vs. Professor Roubini in Seoul

The line between crypto enthusiasts and critics has always been conspicuously clear with both adversaries at the very ends of the line. Crypto enthusiasts, like the optimists, always believe in the growth and sustainability of the crypto ecosystem; while crypto critics are, most often, on the bearish end of the spectrum. We have had our fair share of face-offs between both parties over the years with more critics springing up theories and analysis to back…

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin: Bitcoin Is Like a Pocket Calculator, Ethereum a Smartphone

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin: Bitcoin Is Like a Pocket Calculator, Ethereum a Smartphone

Bitcoin and Ethereum are, undoubtedly, the two largest and most commonly used cryptocurrencies today. They have been applied in several innovative ideas and use cases to provide enterprise solutions to customers. As cryptocurrencies move further toward the mainstream, they continue to revolutionize every sector of the economy they are being applied to. While they are collectively known as change factors, each crypto coin possesses unique features and limitations. During an interview with Business Insider, Vitalik…

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Crypto Boss and Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Receives Honorary Doctorate from Basel University

Crypto Boss and Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Receives Honorary Doctorate from Basel University

Like the popular saying – give honor to whom honor is due – the young crypto lord, Vitalik Buterin, alongside other recipients on November 30, 2018 received an honorary doctorate for his unmatched contributions to the crypto ecosystem. Some of the other recipients include Robert Reiner (a medical engineer), Armin Coray (an illustrator), Hansjórg Schneider (a writer), Thomas R. Insel (a neuroscientist), Verena Grether (the hospice founder), Thomas Stadelmann (a federal judge), and Hans-Martin Barth…

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Dr. Nouriel Roubini: Crypto Is Worse than North Korea, Vitalik Buterin “Dictator for Life”

Dr. Nouriel Roubini: Crypto Is Worse than North Korea, Vitalik Buterin “Dictator for Life”

I like Dr. Nouriel Roubini. Yes, in spite of his blatant anti-crypto stance. Even if and when you disagree with him (which happens to occur quite a lot), he always makes at least some good points which make you wonder and think. Thinking is important, or at least that’s what I’ve heard. But now, the globally renowned economist who had famously predicted the 2007-2008 financial crisis seems to went off the rails – and not…

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